The Patriot (3/8) Movie CLIP - Before This War is Over (2000) HD

CLIP DESCRIPTION:
During a peaceful prisoner exchange, Benjamin (Mel Gibson) recognizes Col. Tavington (Jason Isaacs), as the man who murdered his son, and the two officers have a tete-a-tete.

FILM DESCRIPTION:
Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin, the director/producer team responsible for such sci-fi blockbusters as Independence Day, Stargate, and Godzilla, take a step back in time with this drama set during the American Revolution. Farmer Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) was born and raised in South Carolina, and fought bravely during the French-Indian wars. But since the death of his wife, Benjamin has renounced violence and quietly tends his crops, raising his seven children alone. In 1776, over Benjamin's objections, his oldest son Gabriel (Heath Ledger) joins the fight against the British. Gabriel returns from battle seriously wounded, with Lord General Cornwallis (Tom Wilkinson) calling for his arrest. A skirmish breaks out on Benjamin's plantation, and one of his children is killed as Gabriel is captured by Col. Tavington (Jason Isaacs) and sentenced to hang. Benjamin sets aside his vow of pacifism and rescues Gabriel; with the help of his former comrade-in-arms Harry Burwell (Chris Cooper), the father and son form a regiment of Carolina patriots whose cunning and ruthlessness make them heroes among the colonists -- and wanted men by British troops. Loosely adapted from the true story of Francis Marion and filmed on location in South Carolina, The Patriot was the first feature film made with the cooperation of the Smithsonian Institute, who advised the producers on historical accuracy. Joely Richardson also stars as Charlotte, Benjamin's sister-in-law who helps him care for the children.

CREDITS:
TM & © Sony (2000)
Cast: Mel Gibson, Jason Isaacs, Heath Ledger, Tom Wilkinson
Director: Roland Emmerich
Producers: Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich, Ute Emmerich, Gary Levinsohn, Dionne McNeff, Mark Gordon, Peter Winther, William Fay
Screenwriter: Robert Rodat

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[canihazburgers]

Jason Isaacs is an incredibly underrated actor. He would have been a great Bond.

[sidsydney]

“He can’t be touched” I like that General O’Hara obeys the rules of war and chivalry here. An English gentleman in a war.

[bobgunner]

"Stay that sword Colonel!" Best voice ever!

[justinmjdell]

"He has shown no aggression heeyr...hence, he cannot be touched!" 

How can you not love British prose?

[CLB_Industries]

“You know, it’s an ugly business doing one’s duty, but just occasionally, it’s a real pleasure”. That line right there deserves an Oscar. That is bone chilling

[amysmileyreid]

Jason Issacs was so delightfully evil in this, one of the best movie baddies ever

[fjm]

The dogs leaving their owner to go with Mel Gibson are funny. The ultimate dagger to the heart for an owner. Love it.

[clutchcargo]

I love when the General YELLS at Tavington "Stay that sword Colonel"...LOVE IT

[AWDTH]

I don’t think I’ve ever hated a villain in a movie this much in my life. Jason Isaacs did a fantastic job. I wanted to jump inside of the screen and jam his eyes in.

[jamaral]

Jason Isaacs should have been up for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his amazing performance in the Patriot.

[ivanhernandez]

Most of the time in movies they would deliver that line like, “Before this war is over *dramatic pause* I’m going to kill you.” But Benjamin just states it plainly, casual, and with conviction. He’s not trying to scare Tavington, he’s just giving him the facts. Powerful.

[the_road__warrior]

After he softly says “ soon”...
The look of pure madness & vengeance within Benjamin Martins eyes.... excellent scene. One of many in this movie.

[danielmorgan]

"Tavington, damn him DAMN that man!!!"

[scottmalone]

1:14 I love the way that Gibson turns and cants his head as in "are you serious?!" Jason Isaac's and Gibson crushed the acting in the film.

[LevCallahan]

Later: *carrying in a scarecrow with a british uniform on*

"One of our captured officers... my Lord."

[DodgerFan]

Jason Isaacs should have been nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for Col. Tavington.

[alpinewolf]

Loved O'Hara in this scene! The way he says "He has shown no aggression here" always struck me as his way of telling Tavington 'Try me, boy!'

[jonvokins]

One of the best parts about this scene is that the line "why wait" along with the "soon" response were completely improvised.  The scene was supposed to end on "before this war is over I'm going to kill you, " but Jason Isaacs reasoned that given Tavington's role & background (not to mention the lines of redcoats at his back) he wouldn't have been afraid of Martin at all, much less silenced by his threat.  So he continued to try and provoke, resulting in a very nice moment of contemplation from Gibson before his final reply.

[WyvernX_]

"You know, it's an ugly business doing one's duty... but just occasionally it's a real pleasure."

Son of a fucking bitch....

[ferdi]

I just love that moment where Gibson walks away from him and opens his eyes wide, just for a milisecond. You can just sense the rage that he is holding back in that quick glare.